When AR and VR are combined to act as a powerful low vision aid
Since inception, GiveVision have been working to create sight aids that are practical, wearable, and most importantly, beneficial to their users. The UK alone has…
Patient fitted with world’s most technologically advanced prosthetic leg
"Rehabilitation is a long and painful process, both psychologically and physically." Alan Denver, of Glenavy, Northern Ireland, has become the first patient to be fitted…
Virtual reality app lets people walk in the shoes of those with dementia
An innovative virtual reality smartphone app – A Walk Through Dementia – has been launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK. The app will give people an opportunity to…
Innovative hand arthritis app wins prestigious award
"eTreatMD is helping people with arthritis take charge of their disease and live more fully" A Canadian based healthcare app development company has been presented…
Demand for complete monitoring systems grows globally
Demand for real-time continuous data, including personal health information, early warning scores, and alerting when a patient's condition is deteriorating, is on the rise and…
Prosthetic limb recognised by top innovation prize
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced this year's finalists for the 2016 MacRobert Award, renowned for spotting the 'next big thing' in technology since…
Layer designs world’s first consumer 3D-printed wheelchair
"We saw an opportunity to really progress the manual mobility category for users with disabilities, and to use 3D printing technology to solve significant and…
Children use creativity to create their own superpowers
In January 2016, six children gathered at Pier 9 in San Francisco to work with prosthetics experts and 3D design specialists from software firm Autodesk…
2016 Inclusive Technology Prize winner set to give more people a voice
"AzuleJoe is a great example of how new technology can make something previously accessible by few, available to many." The inaugural Inclusive Technology Prize has…
Smart socks to revolutionise diabetic care
"Clinical trials have shown that temperature monitoring can prevent diabetic foot ulcers up to 72 per cent." Doctors will be able to remotely monitor diabetic…